Jainism — Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma / Shraman Dharma (जैन धर्म) is an ancient religion of India. Jains are a small but influential religious minority with at least 10 million followers in modern India, [ [http://www.censusindia.gov.in… … Wikipedia
Jainism in the West — Jainism is a religion that has traditionally been confined to the Indian sub continent and parts of the middle east. However, with immigration policies being liberalised along with increasing multiculturalism in western countries, local Jain… … Wikipedia
Jainism — /juy niz euhm/, n. a dualistic religion founded in the 6th century B.C. as a revolt against current Hinduism and emphasizing the perfectibility of human nature and liberation of the soul, esp. through asceticism and nonviolence toward all living… … Universalium
Rajasthan — /rah jeuh stahn /, n. a state in NW India; formerly Rajputana and a group of small states. 29,590,000; 132,078 sq. mi. (342,056 sq. km). Cap.: Jaipur. * * * State (pop., 2001 prelim.: 56,473,122), northwestern India. Bordered by Pakistan and the… … Universalium
Jainism — The name Jain derives from jina (victory); Jainism is thus the religion of the “victorious one” any human being who by his or her own effort has conquered the lower passions and thus become free of attachments to things. Most Jains believe… … Encyclopedia of Hinduism
Jainism in Bundelkhand — Bundelkhand, in the heart of India, has been an ancient centre of Jainism. It is mostly in modern Madhya Pradesh, but part of it is in Uttar Pradesh.Bundelkhand was known as Dasharna or Jaijakabhukti in ancient times. The Betwa (Vetravati) and… … Wikipedia
Jainism in Mumbai — Mumbai has one the largest populations of Jains among all the cities in India.Bombay has numerous Jain temples. The best known is the Babu Amichand Panalal Adishwarji Jain Temple at Ridge Rd., Walkeshwar (Malabar Hill).There are two beutiful… … Wikipedia
Jainism in India — There are 5,200,000 Jain in the total population of India of 1.028 billion. Jains are to be found in 34 out of 35 states and union territories with Lakshdweep being the only union territory without Jains.States having more than 100,000 Jains:… … Wikipedia
Criticism of Jainism — Jainism This article is part of a series on Jainism Prayers and Vows … Wikipedia
Legal status of Jainism as a distinct religion in India — Jainism is considered by many as a legally distinct religion in India. [cite journal|journal=Encyclopædia Britannica|title=Jainism|quote=Along with Hinduism and Buddhism, it is one of the three most ancient Indian religious traditions still in… … Wikipedia
